MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, display, and interpret mathematical functions and formulas used in problem solving. Topics include the properties of plane and solid geometry, area and volume, and basic proportion applications; simplification, evaluation, and solving of algebraic equations and inequalities and radical functions; complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; and systems of equations. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use mathematics and technology for problem-solving, analyzing and communicating results.

Contact Hours: 4
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): State Prerequisite: MAT 003
Corequisite(s): State Corequisite: MAT 021

Semester(s) Offered: S

Notes: This course is appropriate for A.A.S. degrees in technical areas and is not transferrable. A scientific calculator is required for this course.

The student is eligible for this course if MAT-003 is in the student’s record with a demonstrated mastery level of tier 2.
Successful completion of MAT-143 or MAT-152 permits a student to register for MAT-121 with the coreq MAT-021. Successful completion of MAT-171 permits a student to register for MAT-121 without the coreq MAT-021.